Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday said true wellness is not merely about physical fitness but about achieving harmony between the mind, body and spirit, with yoga serving as a practical path to that balance. CJI said this can play a crucial role in helping individuals cope with stress and demanding professional responsibilities.
The Chief Justice made the remarks at the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations held at the Supreme Court's Administrative Building Complex, where he along with other judges participated in a special yoga session organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).The programme, held under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," was attended by Supreme Court officials, staff members and AIIA representatives. During his address, CJI Kant emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into everyday life rather than treating it as a one-day event.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant joined Supreme Court officials, judges, and experts in the session, held in the Supreme Court premises. The CJI led the observance at the Supreme Court of India and encouraged court staff and officials to make conscious breathing and basic stretching a regular part of their demanding work schedules.
"We are truly celebrating an intrinsic piece of Indian heritage. For centuries, our civilisational wisdom has emphasised that true wellness is never just about physical fitness. It is about a harmonious alignment between the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yoga is the practical vehicle for that philosophy, offering a timeless framework to find stillness in an otherwise chaotic world," he said.
Highlighting the demanding nature of work within the judiciary, CJI Surya Kant said the pressures associated with supporting the administration of justice often affect both mental clarity and physical vitality."In our daily lives within the registry, the demands are relentless. We deal with high volumes of work, tight deadlines, and the constant pressure that comes with supporting the administration of justice. This environment inevitably takes a toll on our mental clarity and physical vitality," he said.
Yoga can serve as an effective tool for maintaining physical and mental well-being, particularly in high-pressure professional settings, the CJI added.He said that even amid the relentless workload of the Supreme Court Registry, a few minutes of conscious breathing or stretching could significantly improve the way individuals manage stress. Even a few minutes of conscious breathing and basic stretching can dramatically alter how you can handle stress, CJI says.
CJI Kant added that consistency was the real goal and encouraged people to make simple practices such as ten minutes of morning meditation or an evening stretching routine a part of their daily lives.
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